Interiors Manager - Arlington, VA

<div class="content-intro"><p>At Cortland, we operate with a forward-thinking approach that challenges conventional norms and actively seeks insights beyond traditional industry boundaries. As a recognized leader in the multifamily sector, our focus on performance, innovation, and disciplined execution continues to drive strong growth and market leadership. We are committed to building a best-in-class organization by empowering top talent with the resources, autonomy, and support needed to deliver results and advance their careers in a high-performance environment.</p></div><p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong><span data-contrast="none">Role Overview</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span data-contrast="none">As the Interiors Manager, you’ll support the Project Manager by overseeing day</span>‑<span data-contrast="none">to</span>‑<span data-contrast="none">day interior construction activities for renovations and new construction within multi</span>‑<span data-contrast="none">million</span>‑<span data-contrast="none">dollar, multifamily apartment communities. You’ll serve as the on</span>‑<span data-contrast="none">site representative, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and to quality standards.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":276}"> </span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><em><span data-contrast="auto">Project Execution & Site Leadership</span></em><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":276}"> </span></span></p>
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<li style="font-size: 12pt;" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="83" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span data-contrast="auto">Act as the on</span>‑<span data-contrast="auto">site point of contact, reporting to the Project Manager and ensuring smooth daily construction operations.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559740":276}"> </span></span></li>
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<li style="font-size: 12pt;" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="83" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span data-contrast="auto">Coordinate and execute multifamily unit renovations; hospitality renovation experience is a plus.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559740":276}"> </span></span></li>
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<li style="font-size: 12pt;" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="83" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span data-contrast="auto">Support capital projects including exterior repairs, amenities, MEP upgrades, and common areas.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559740":276}"> </span></span></li>
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<li style="font-size: 12pt;" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="83" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span data-contrast="auto">Track, organize, and maintain on</span>‑<span data-contrast="auto">site construction materials and inventory to avoid delays.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559740":276}"> </span></span></li>
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<li style="font-size: 12pt;" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="83" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="5" data-aria-level="1"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span data-contrast="auto">Ensure work aligns with accepted building practices, applicable codes, and market pricing.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559740":276}"> </span></span></li>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><em><span data-contrast="auto">Planning, Scheduling & Controls</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":276}"> </span></em></span></p>
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<li style="font-size: 12pt;" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="84" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span data-contrast="auto">Assist with developing and maintaining project schedules, construction meetings, RFIs, and change orders.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559740":276}"> </span></span></li>
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<li style="font-size: 12pt;" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="84" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span data-contrast="auto">Monitor construction progress against approved budgets and timelines, escalating risks as needed.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559740":276}"> </span></span></li>
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<li style="font-size: 12pt;" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="84" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span data-contrast="auto">Update and maintain internal construction trackers on a daily basis.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559740":276}"> </span></span></li>
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<li style="font-size: 12pt;" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="84" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span data-contrast="auto">Participate in diligence walks, assess property conditions, mark up site plans, and help estimate repair and renovation costs.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559740":276}"> </span></span></li>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><em><span data-contrast="auto">Contractor & Vendor Coordination</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":276}"> </span></em></span></p>
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<li style="font-size: 12pt;" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="85" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span data-contrast="auto">Assist with procuring construction services and supporting vendor selection.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559740":276}"> </span></span></li>
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<li style="font-size: 12pt;" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="85" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span data-contrast="auto">Coordinate and inspect contractor work, ensuring quality, safety, cleanliness, and efficiency.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559740":276}"> </span></span></li>
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<li style="font-size: 12pt;" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="85" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span data-contrast="auto">Identify opportunities to complete work more safely, cost</span>‑<span data-contrast="auto">effectively, or within existing contract scope.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559740":276}"> </span></span></li>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><em><span data-contrast="auto">Team & Culture Support</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":276}"> </span></em></span></p>
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<li style="font-size: 12pt;" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="86" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span data-contrast="auto">Help create a welcoming, professional environment for new team members and vendors.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559740":276}"> </span></span></li>
<li style="font-size: 12pt;" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="86" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span data-contrast="auto">Support efforts to identify and onboard strong contractor and employee talent as the team grows.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559740":276}"> </span></span></li>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong><span data-contrast="none">Qualifications </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559740":276}"> </span></strong></span></p>
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<li style="font-size: 12pt;" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="87" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span data-contrast="none">2+ years of experience in construction, preferably within multifamily or residential renovation projects.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></span></li>
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<li style="font-size: 12pt;" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="87" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span data-contrast="none">Experience leading construction crews and driving work to completion.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></span></li>
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<li style="font-size: 12pt;" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="87" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span data-contrast="none">Working knowledge of construction equipment, materials, and sequencing.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></span></li>
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<li style="font-size: 12pt;" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="87" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span data-contrast="none">Proven project coordination skills across multiple stages of construction and renovation.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></span></li>
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<li style="font-size: 12pt;" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="87" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="5" data-aria-level="1"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span data-contrast="none">Strong analytical, problem</span>‑<span data-contrast="none">solving, and cost</span>‑<span data-contrast="none">tracking skills.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></span></li>
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<li style="font-size: 12pt;" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="87" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="6" data-aria-level="1"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span data-contrast="none">Ability to communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders, including contractors, vendors, and internal teams.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></span></li>
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<li style="font-size: 12pt;" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="87" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="7" data-aria-level="1"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span data-contrast="none">Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Project).</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></span></li>
</ul><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="title">Virginia Pay Range</div><div class="pay-range"><span>$100,000</span><span class="divider">—</span><span>$110,000 USD</span></div></div></div><div class="content-conclusion"><p><strong>About Cortland</strong></p>
<p>Founded in 2005, Cortland is an international, vertically integrated multifamily real estate investment, development, and management firm with a resident-centric approach to living experiences. Recognized as one of the top 10 multifamily owners and operators in the US, Cortland combines in-house design, construction, and operations to deliver value and innovation across its portfolio.</p>
<p>Join us as we reimagine apartment living and drive outsized returns through purpose, performance, and people.</p>
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<p><em>Cortland is an equal opportunity employer, and we’re proud to support and celebrate diversity in the workplace. We are committed to equal consideration for all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. If you have a disability and need an accommodation or assistance with the application process and/or using our website, please email [email hidden]</em></p>
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